Five reasons we love Chris Pratt

How the Jurassic World star won us over

He’s hilarious. When Pratt was cast as Andy Dwyer on HBO’s Parks and Recreation, it was only supposed to be a guest role. It’s a testament to his skills as a comic that he was made a series regular after audiences reacted so well to his likable brand of wide-eyed stupidity – something he has fine-tuned for his leading role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy.

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He can French braid hair. Chris Pratt is clearly a disciple of the Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence School of Promoting a Film. On his Guardians of the Galaxy promotional tour, he was outsmarted by a five-year-old girl on comic-book trivia, sung a song from the soundtrack and French braided someone’s hair.

He’s avoided being typecast. Despite his clear talent for comedy, Pratt has avoided being given the same roles again and again, with his CV boasting serious parts in Wanted, Moneyball and Zero Dark Thirty.

He’s dedicated. When you graduate to leading-man status, there are certain physical attributes you need to possess, not least an incredibly toned body. Pratt proved his dedication to his first starring role in Guardians of the Galaxy by getting into shape quickly, even sharing his hard work in a post on Instagram.

He’s married to Anna Faris. Can you imagine how much fun these two well-known comedians have at home?

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